Ship of Theseus (2020) s01e02 Episode Script
Episode 2
1
The Otousu Elementary case happened in 1989.
The incident occurred in a small multipurpose room.
An annual party was held to send off the 6th graders.
A total of 21 children and staff died in the incident.
They arrested the culprit named Sano Bungo, my father.
We became the family of a murderer
and Heisei was a dark period for us.
I want to believe him since he's your father.
When I tried to find the truth of the incident,
I somehow traveled back in time.
There I met Mum who was always bursting with joy
together with my innocent but playful siblings.
No matter what happens in the future
I just want to fuss about my family.
The man who was supposed to be a criminal
turned out to be the best father in the world.
January 11th, 1989
Hello, Sano speaking!
Good evening, Satsuki sensei.
Give up?
Thank you!
-Give up! Give up! Rope!
Come!
One two three!
Okay, thanks!
Too noisy! I'm on the phone!
Come you fool!
-Sorry.
Shin-san
Your interview as temporary teacher at Otousu Elementary has been decided!
Really?
Thanks!
Shin-san's gonna be a teacher?
Nah, I haven't gone to the interview
and I don't have teacher's license.
She said that's fine.
You can wear my husband's suit.
He'll accompany you as a guarantor for your identity too.
What'd you say, fool?
Is it really gonna be okay
relying on him?
Is there anybody else more
trustworthy that an idiot like me?
My family was always laughing.
Until that incident happened.
Oh no~
No way.
Oh man.
Sorry Suzu.
The person who drove my father to false accusation
must be in this village.
But I'll definitely prevent the incident from happening.
In order to protect my family's happiness.
The police is investigating Chinatsu's case.
But surprisingly they won't find anything.
Time for the next event to unfold as the day gets closer.
January 12th, 1989
Uh Tamura Kokoro-san.
It's Shin-san, Principal.
Born in 1958.
Yes.
Same year as my son.
If not mistaken, it's the same year
Tokyo Tower was completed, right?
Uh
Y-yes
My son's a big fan of Masako-chan.
Ma-Masako?
Mori Masako right?
-Mori Masako, I see.
Mori Masako is a Japanese idol, enka singer and actress.
Yeah, she's definitely cute.
Whose fan are you, Tamura-san?
Uh I'm
Momoe-chan right?
-Yes, Momoe-chan.
Yamaguchi Momoe is a Japanese idol, singer and actress.
Those eyes are too sexy to be ignored!
You mentioned her too yesterday right?
-Yes.
As for me
Yes.
Pink Lady are a Japanese female pop music duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mie and Kei.
I like Pink Lady.
Alright then, you may start right away tomorrow.
Oh
Your motivation's good.
"I want to protect the children."
Passionate.
I like good passionate men.
Thank you.
I was like "Who's Masako?"
My mind went completely blank.
Didn't expect him to attack you with idols.
Tamura-san!
I'm Kimura Satsuki. We met during the avalanche.
Thank you for saving my father that time.
Thanks to you, he's hired!
Congratulations!
-Look forward to work with you.
Why don't I show you around?
Please, thanks.
Library room's at the back.
That is Science room.
And uh
how are you able to see the future?
How far in the future?
Um it's not like that.
Satsuki sensei, you're too pushy.
But aren't you curious?
-It's not like you'd understand though.
But that incident was truly shocking.
This is where it happened.
The incident occurred in a small multipurpose room.
If I don't stop the incident
two months from now, 21 lives will be lost.
And my father will be arrested as a murder suspect.
Please help out.
-Sure.
Another thing, Tamura-san.
-Yes.
Could you see my future?
There it is!
What kind of man is my Hakuba Prince, right?
You'd be happier not knowing the future, you know?
I must never tell the future awaiting him.
If he knows the cruel future
my father would probably
not be able to stay sane.
The Otousu Elementary case happened in March 1989.
But before that, there were several
mysterious accidents and cases.
The next incident is 3 days later.
An old man named Tanaka Yoshio who lives alone
will die in a fire at home.
Mishima Akane-chan will be missing the next day.
All the cases that happened in this village
may be connected to the Otousu Elementary case.
In order to reach the true culprit
I'll have to crush every single incident.
Tanaka Yoshi-san?
-Yes.
Oh, he's a former member of the prefectural assembly.
His eyesight becomes poor after falling sick.
He's basically just staying at home now.
Is something gonna happen to him?
Three days later
He will die from a fire at his house.
Are you serious?
It was treated as an accident.
Alright, I'll head over now.
Can I go with you?
I'm worried.
Come to think of it, how come you
know so much about this village?
I mean
if you come from the future
there should be lots of incidents worldwide but how do you remember such details in this small village?
That
Well, never mind.
Let's protect this peaceful village together.
Yes.
I want to breathe.
I want to be part of humanity.
Part of humanity.
-Good afternoon.
Oh Tsubasa!
-Afternoon, Bungo-san.
Why are you with a thief?
Shin-san's not a thief.
You were mistaken.
I wasn't mistaken!
Hey thief, get the hell out of this village now!
Tsubasa
Tanaka-san, I'm heading home.
See you.
Thanks, Tsubasa.
My guest today is a thief, you say?
No, no.
Tsubasa-san was just joking.
He's my acquaintance, Tamura-san.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Tamura Shin.
You're a pretty young thief, aren't you?
So Tanaka-san, how are you feeling recently?
Any changes?
Nothing.
My son comes from Sendai
to take care of me when he's on holiday.
The villagers take turn to care for me.
The children from Otousu Elementary school
comes every day to visit.
Is that so?
Seems very lively.
Lately, the ideas for poems keep coming it's making me busy.
That's good. His hobby is creating poems.
I see.
When my eyesight became poor
I sometimes ask people to
to write them for me.
See that notebook on the table?
May I have a look?
Sure.
Thanks.
It's true there are various people coming in and out.
I never locked the entrance.
There's nothing valuable anyway.
Animal?
Is it rabbit?
Looks like it.
There's more.
That gives a bad vibe.
Tanaka-san, do you know who drew these pictures?
Picture?
-Yes.
I don't know.
I'm curious about the pictures.
Anyway, I'll increase the patrol.
Just in case, we'll come together
on the day of the fire.
Yeah.
The fire must be prevented.
If the past is changed
I should be able to stop the Otousu Elementary case.
January 13th, 1989
Nice to meet you!
As your temporary teacher
You can do it!
I'm also your homeroom teacher.
I'm Tamura Shin.
Look forward to our classes together.
You did well!
Thank you, Kato Mikio-kun.
Eh, you know my name?
Yes I do.
Actually, I remembered all of your names.
Saejima Mari.
Nomura Yuu.
Sano Suzu.
Yes!
Mishima Akane.
Kodama Naohiro.
Kudo Sayuri.
Nishiwaki Tsutomu.
Sada Etsuko.
Sato Akira.
You're amazing!
Amazing!
Amazing!
I've always dreamed of being a school teacher
So I'm very happy to see you today.
Let's work together from now.
Yes!
Alright, let's start our class.
Take out your textbooks.
I made some Japanese sweet potato yokan.
Thanks as always!
Satsuki sensei, let me do it.
Oh it's fine. I like doing it.
Thanks.
What is that?
Oh, it's a rabbit hut.
All the children take care of the rabbits.
Everyone!
Tsubasa-kun's here again.
He really likes children.
Does he come often?
He always comes to look after the children.
He's going to marry a female worker
at my father's factory soon.
A kind person. He'll be a good father.
Hey thief, get the hell out of this village now!
Alright, say cheese~
What's the rabbit's name?
Congratulations on your employment!
-Thanks.
The crab's amazing!
It's our family's specialty, Crab Ramen!
Newbie teacher, do your best!
Yes.
Alright, let's eat!
Diggin' in!
So good!
It's really delicious!
We only eat such luxurious food once in a while.
Suzu's favorite is crab so we
only eat them to reward her.
This is bliss~
Yes, it sure is.
All thanks to your father, you're able to eat this.
It's blissful right, my children?
That's true.
You should be grateful to your father.
You say that but you're always complaining
that he has smelly feet and takes forever in the toilet.
They're true anyway.
-No, they're not!
Try smell these!
Stupid! We're eating!
Mum won!
-My foot hurts!
I wanna eat crab ramen.
I wonder if he's eating properly there.
Don't talk about that person!
Have you forgotten?
You don't have a father.
Bear that in mind.
The Mum I knew has erased my father's existence.
Wherever we moved, the media would chase us.
The neighbours would harrass us.
I thought the situation couldn't be helped.
Ah! There's a big hole on your socks, Mum!
It got exposed?
I was planning to buy a new one
but I've got no money left after buying the crabs.
Oh how sad to have your smelly feet wearing torn socks~
From anime Time Bokan to
scold incompetent subordinates.
This Sukapontan!
Arahora Sasa!
Song from anime Yatterman.
One more time!
Arahora Sassa!
I won't let my family fall apart anymore.
If that incident has never happened
we'd be a normal family.
A family filled with smiles.
I will definitely change the past.
I knew the drug would be amazing.
When morning comes, how would everyone react?
I'm too excited to sleep tonight.
Ship of Theseus
January 14th, 1989
Good morning!
-Good morning!
Huh?
What happened?
Shin sensei, what are you doing?
Ah!
The rabbit's dead.
It was still so lively yesterday!
Satsuki sensei, why is it dead?
Excuse me.
There's vomit.
Did it eat something bad?
Something bad?
Something like poison.
Poison
Good morning!
Good morning!
I've got sweets again today!
I sometimes ask people to
write them for me.
Is it rabbit?
If you say so.
Did it eat something bad?
Something like poison?
Poison
Alright, here you go.
Give me some.
I've got two.
-Share it out.
Hey everyone!
You know
You shouldn't accept food from strangers.
What are you talking about, sensei?
Tsubasa-kun's our friend.
What do you mean?
The school's rabbit is dead.
Are you suspecting Tsubasa-kun?
What about the other rabbits?
-Here.
Fuck off.
You must be shocked about the rabbit.
But
-Did you kill the rabbit?
What?
You stole the paraquat from our garage, didn't you?
Sorry.
-Thief!
Tsubasa-kun said so.
He told us Shin sensei is suspicious.
Shin sensei's the culprit!
Murderer!
Murderer!
Murderer!
Stop it! Why is everyone saying that?
Suzu
Murderer! Murderer!
Stop it everyone!
Shin sensei.
-Yes?
The principal asked for you.
The police wants to talk to you
about the rabbit.
Why me?
I told him you have nothing to do with it.
As soon as you began teaching here,
the rabbit died.
There's also the suspicion of you stealing
and forcing Chinatsu-chan to swallow the paraquat.
No, the paraquat case was just a misunderstanding.
This village was quiet and peaceful.
Until you came, that is.
What's next?
What are you planning?
Who are you planning to kill next after
Chinatsu-chan and the rabbit?
I'm not planning anything.
I don't know anything about the rabbit.
Excuse me.
I don't think he's a bad person like you think.
Why are you so sure?
Do you know a person thoroughly today
when you just met him yesterday?
Well no
What's his true motive
for coming to this village?
Apparently, he comes from the future.
What?
-Nothing.
I mean, of course I don't believe it too.
I don't believe it
but all his predictions
seem to come true.
It's only possible if he
comes from the future.
How surprising.
I didn't expect you to joke
around at a time like this.
He was definitely suspecting Tsubasa-kun
for killing the rabbit.
I won't forgive Shin sensei.
But Shin-san was the one who
saved you during the blizzard.
This is a different matter.
We can't trust Shin sensei.
When Chinatsu died, he was there too.
Shin-san's not that type of person!
You know nothing.
Give me back this keychain.
I wish I hadn't given it to you!
No, don't pull!
-Both of you, stop it.
Hey, hey, stop it.
Bully. You're stupid!
Suzu, wait Suzu!
Tsubasa-kun wouldn't kill the rabbit!
Tsubasa-kun, here's the thing you asked for.
Leave it there.
You sure like it huh?
You came all the way just for some graffiti.
Yeah
I knew it's a rabbit.
That means
This picture should mean something too.
Tanaka-san, can I have this picture?
The person who drew the rabbit in the notebook
may know something about the dead rabbit.
Of course, I'm just guessing.
If so, then this picture is worrisome too.
What's that on the top?
Bamboo dragonfly?
I don't know.
I'm not sure if this picture and
the fire tomorrow is related.
Anyway, all we can do now is to stop the fire.
Alright, let's go tomorrow.
Tomorrow's Sunday.
Tanaka-san's son may be coming tomorrow
but we can't really tell him the truth.
It's not like we know the exact time of the fire too.
We'll stay till the day's over.
Let's find an excuse to stay.
Okay.
Shin-san
Kanemura-san's a bit troublesome
but just be patient.
Don't worry.
I'm okay.
What's next?
What are you planning?
Who are you planning to kill next
after Chinatsu-chan and the rabbit?
Do you know a person thoroughly today
when you just met him yesterday?
Shut up.
I can't believe she said that
even though Shin-san was her saviour.
Her little sister just died.
She must be anxious.
Try to understand
-I don't!
I hate her!
I wish she'd just die.
What are you talking about?!
Shin-san
I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
You shouldn't apologize.
Sometimes you need to be strict.
This picture.
At the village festival last year
we won the Family Staring Competition.
The prize was crabs so Suzu was in high spirits.
You've got a really good family.
Everyone's always smiling.
Being a bright family is the only quality we have.
But
As long as the kids are laughing, I've nothing else to ask for.
Even if I don't have new socks.
January 15th, 1989
Good morning, Suzu.
Sorry for making you feel bad yesterday.
But I just want to tell you something.
Your mother really cares a lot about you.
She wants you and Shingo to grow up to be wholesome and always be happy.
That's all she thinks about.
Even if her socks have holes
she wants you to grow up as a wonderful person.
That's the kind of person your mother is.
So
Suzu
I don't think I can be that person though.
My mood's bad today.
I need a distraction.
Today's the day. Today's good.
Going out? We need to discuss about the wedding
Shut up!
Sano-san told me you're pretty weak
and should see the doctor.
I don't feel particularly bad.
But I've already arranged the visit to the doctor.
Nothing wrong with a consultation for a
checkup as precaution.
Well if you insist.
Alright, there's still some work until the evening.
I'll split the firewood, okay?
Okay.
Wake up, Dad! It's lunch time.
Alright, let's eat lunch.
Have lunch.
Give me back this keychain!
You're stupid!
I hate her.
I wish she'd just die.
What are you talking about?!
The blood pressure's a bit high but there's no problem.
Someone must have setup somewhere
if it's arson.
Someone's here.
Well it's great there's nothing wrong, right Tanaka-san?
Didn't I say so?
I need the toilet.
Be careful.
-Yes.
Dad!
Be careful!
Don't worry.
-Sorry about the bag.
Avalanche?
I'm back.
Whoa!
What's wrong?
Sorry.
Hello?
Yes.
No, your daughter didn't come
but Sano-san is here.
I'll pass to him.
It's your wife.
Dear
Suzu said she was meeting Akane-chan
but she's not back yet.
I asked Akane-chan's family and she's also not back.
Suzu hasn't returned.
Akane-chan too.
Akane-chan will go missing tomorrow.
Sano-san, could this be related?
These are Suzu and Akane-chan?
Let's find them.
Hey Masashi!
-Yes?
We have to go. Beware of the fire and
don't leave the house.
Take care!
-Yes!
Folks!
Have you seen Suzu and Akane-chan?
No, didn't see them.
Nope.
Akane-chan!
Suzu!
Suzu!
Akane-chan!
Akane-chan!
Call out if you hear us!
-Suzu!
Papa's here!
Answer us!
Akane!
-Suzu!
Akane-chan!
Dammit!
Hasegawa-san?
Hasegawa-san!
Hasegawa-san, Suzu and Akane-chan are missing.
Do you know where they might be?
What are you doing here?
I'm searching for Akane-chan.
I've known her since she was this little.
I changed her diapers.
Bathed her.
Took care of her.
Are you okay?
Shin-san!
Nothing?
-Still no sign.
Where the hell did they go?
Why Suzu too?
Suzu too?
What do you mean?
Don't tell me, you knew something about this?
No
But only Akane-chan was supposed to be missing tomorrow.
The past has changed.
The past has changed?
Shin-san
The notebook you carry.
Can you show me?
I saw it when I picked it up just now.
Is the future written there?
I must never tell him his future.
I knew it.
Please show me, Shin-san.
There may be some clues.
No, I can't.
-Why not?
There's nothing to worry about for me to
know the future, right?
Show me!
Time is running out!
Please stop!
-Why can't you show me?!
Don't you trust me?!
-That's not it!
Suzu's life is at stake now!
She may be a stranger to you
but she's my precious family!
I just can't show you!
-Why not?!
Show me!
Show it to me!
What are you up to?
Are you planning something after all?
I can't trust you anymore.
Bun-chan~!
Suzu-chan
I wanted to make up with Akane-chan.
We arranged to meet at the bus station
but she never came.
So you didn't meet her right?
Akane
Akane
Don't worry.
Where did you take her?
What?
-You're her homeroom teacher.
Luring her out would be easy right?
Kanemaru-san.
-Or
Have you killed her?
I didn't do anything.
I'm going to look for her.
I want to go back.
Help!
Someone help me!
Why did you bring me here?
Get me out of here!
We've searched every corner of this village.
Dammit!
It's cold tonight. I hope she's fine.
Dear!
-Bun-chan!
How is it?
Where is he?
Shin-san's not back yet.
Akane-chan!
He seems to be genuinely
searching for Akane-chan.
Akane-chan!
Just watch.
I'm sure he's got some secret.
Akane-chan!
January 16th, 1989
Wait.
Were you looking for her all night?
But I couldn't find her.
Breakfast is ready soon, let's warm you up first.
It's okay. I'm just back to change clothes.
Akane-chan!
Where are you, Akane-chan?
Akane-chan!
Akane-chan!
-Akane-chan!
Attention all units!
A pair of female gloves were found
at the riverbed of Otousu River.
Here.
Do they belong to Akane-chan?
No, they're not hers.
I can't take it anymore!
Madam, don't worry.
We'll find her.
Shin sensei knows something right?
It was the same with Chinatsu!
Everyone said he can't be trusted!
What are you going to do, Sano-san?!
Sano-san
Could you please ask Shin sensei?
I beg you!
Please!
It is impossible to change the past?
At this rate, Akane-chan's going to be
Finally found you!
Kazuko-san
Sitting gloomily at this place.
Anyway, warm up first.
There's no point if you collapse too.
I wanted to find Akane-chan as soon as possible.
But no matter where I go, there's no sign of her.
She must be having a hard time
in this cold weather.
Come with me.
Suzu, what is it?
You'll definitely find Akane-chan right?
Yeah.
I don't think Shin-san's the kind of person
everyone's talking about.
Here.
Here?
Let's pray for Akane-chan's safe return.
Everytime there's distress, I'd come here and pray.
I guess it calms me down.
My family's faces would naturally
come to mind.
As if saying "Ah, I'm not alone!"
It made me think
"We'll overcome it no matter what happens!"
Don't talk about that person!
You don't have a father.
Bear that in mind.
No matter what happens, you say?
Well, not everyone is as strong.
My friend's father
was arrested for murder.
His family fell apart.
The parents were originally
very trustful of each other.
But the mother
told the children to forget their father.
Sorry for talking about this.
But that's just how it is.
There's a limit even for close families.
Even if they seem to trust each other
It's fragile.
If
I'm in the mother's shoes
I'd probably say the same thing.
If that's the best way to protect the children.
And I'd surely tell my husband in my heart
"This is for the best, right?"
You see
parents would do anything to protect their children.
After all, the children are bestowed on us.
They're precious.
Precious?
Yeah.
So if any of the children who are
facing trouble can be saved
"Please forget about your father"
I'd probably say that.
It's depressing but
I'm sure the father would understand.
Above all
he hopes the children
would grow up happily.
I'm sure of it.
It's an adult's mission to protect children.
I just want Suzu, Shingo and the third kid to live happily and healthily in the future.
That's amazing.
Amazing.
You'll understand when you become a parent.
My children are fools
but they're super cute.
Mum did not erase Dad from her heart.
On the contrary, she has always believed Dad in her heart.
Shin-san!
Mum!
Suzu said you might be here.
Here, Kazuko.
-Thanks.
I want to pray for Akane-chan's safe return.
Me too!
-Go ahead.
Thanks.
For caring about Suzu.
I don't think I can be that person though.
Your mother tried her best to mend this.
Because it's your precious memory.
Your mother is always thinking about you.
You are always connected to your family
no matter what happens.
Right?
It's nothing.
Sorry I hit you.
I don't care about the notebook.
I believe you.
No point suspecting an indecisive person like you.
Sano-san
That hurts.
Let's look after each other from now on.
Me too.
I hope their prayers are answered.
The stars are amazing tonight!
Look! So pretty!
It's true.
They look like jewelry box.
Pretty.
Shall we join our hands?
What?
Yeah, let's do that.
C'mon.
Everyone.
They look beautiful.
There are days when stars aren't visible at all, right?
That's true.
But that doesn't mean they've disappeared.
There are days we can't see them
but they're always shining.
We'll find Akane-chan, right?
Our prayers will be answered, don't worry.
Let's bring Akane-chan here
to see the stars again, okay?
Yes, let's come!
January 17th, 1989
If only I know the meaning of
this bamboo dragonfly.
Toku-san, morning!
Oh, it's rare to see Manager-san
delivering the papers.
Where's Tsubasa?
He's absent since yesterday,
how troublesome.
I'm searching for Akane-chan.
See you!
-Alright!
Wait!
Excuse me!
Do you know where is Hasegawa-san's house?
Anyone in there?
Hasegawa-san!
What are you doing here so early?
He's going to marry our factory's worker soon.
My name's Tamura.
Is Hasegawa-san in?
-No.
Where is he now?
-I don't know.
Sasaki Noriko.
Think I saw it somewhere
There it is.
Sasaki Noriko, suicide on Feb 18.
The cause of death is cyanide poisoning.
"KCN= potassium cyanide"
Used in plating factory.
Satsuki sensei's house is a plating factory.
That means Sasaki who works there
gave the chemical to Hasegawa-san.
So Hasegawa's the culprit?
What are you doing, sensei?
Oh Mikio, good morning.
I'm looking for Akane-chan.
What's this?
What a strange picture.
Do you know anything about this
bamboo dragonfly?
It looks familiar.
When we went to the mountain for sketching,
it's there on the hut, right?
Ah, right!
Anemometer?
That's right, it looks like an anemometer.
Anemometer?
Do you know where is it?
Shin-san, over here!
There it is!
Akane-chan! Akane-chan!
Akane-chan!
Akane-chan.
She's still breathing.
She's alive.
She's still alive.
Don't move!
Don't touch anything.
It's faster to carry her than to
request for emergency help.
Bring her to Mishima Clinic, then
call for support.
Okay.
How do you know she's here?
We got the clue from a picture.
So we came to check if our guess is correct.
Show me.
Shit. It's in the notebook.
I can't let him see the notebook.
Then let's talk at the station.
Wait, he didn't do anything wrong.
Ouch~
Tamura Shin
You're under arrest for obstruction of justice.
Kanemura-san, that's absurd.
Attention all units!
A male body was discovered at Otou Shrine.
The man is believed to be Hasegawa Tsubasa from the belongings.
Repeat. The man is believed to be Hasegawa Tsubasa from the belongings.
You're pretty gaudy huh?
Hasegawa's dead?
Then who's the real culprit?
Tsubasa's dead.
He was a fool but it got more exciting.
Two more months till the 'event.'
I can't wait.
The Otousu Elementary case happened in 1989.
The incident occurred in a small multipurpose room.
An annual party was held to send off the 6th graders.
A total of 21 children and staff died in the incident.
They arrested the culprit named Sano Bungo, my father.
We became the family of a murderer
and Heisei was a dark period for us.
I want to believe him since he's your father.
When I tried to find the truth of the incident,
I somehow traveled back in time.
There I met Mum who was always bursting with joy
together with my innocent but playful siblings.
No matter what happens in the future
I just want to fuss about my family.
The man who was supposed to be a criminal
turned out to be the best father in the world.
January 11th, 1989
Hello, Sano speaking!
Good evening, Satsuki sensei.
Give up?
Thank you!
-Give up! Give up! Rope!
Come!
One two three!
Okay, thanks!
Too noisy! I'm on the phone!
Come you fool!
-Sorry.
Shin-san
Your interview as temporary teacher at Otousu Elementary has been decided!
Really?
Thanks!
Shin-san's gonna be a teacher?
Nah, I haven't gone to the interview
and I don't have teacher's license.
She said that's fine.
You can wear my husband's suit.
He'll accompany you as a guarantor for your identity too.
What'd you say, fool?
Is it really gonna be okay
relying on him?
Is there anybody else more
trustworthy that an idiot like me?
My family was always laughing.
Until that incident happened.
Oh no~
No way.
Oh man.
Sorry Suzu.
The person who drove my father to false accusation
must be in this village.
But I'll definitely prevent the incident from happening.
In order to protect my family's happiness.
The police is investigating Chinatsu's case.
But surprisingly they won't find anything.
Time for the next event to unfold as the day gets closer.
January 12th, 1989
Uh Tamura Kokoro-san.
It's Shin-san, Principal.
Born in 1958.
Yes.
Same year as my son.
If not mistaken, it's the same year
Tokyo Tower was completed, right?
Uh
Y-yes
My son's a big fan of Masako-chan.
Ma-Masako?
Mori Masako right?
-Mori Masako, I see.
Mori Masako is a Japanese idol, enka singer and actress.
Yeah, she's definitely cute.
Whose fan are you, Tamura-san?
Uh I'm
Momoe-chan right?
-Yes, Momoe-chan.
Yamaguchi Momoe is a Japanese idol, singer and actress.
Those eyes are too sexy to be ignored!
You mentioned her too yesterday right?
-Yes.
As for me
Yes.
Pink Lady are a Japanese female pop music duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mie and Kei.
I like Pink Lady.
Alright then, you may start right away tomorrow.
Oh
Your motivation's good.
"I want to protect the children."
Passionate.
I like good passionate men.
Thank you.
I was like "Who's Masako?"
My mind went completely blank.
Didn't expect him to attack you with idols.
Tamura-san!
I'm Kimura Satsuki. We met during the avalanche.
Thank you for saving my father that time.
Thanks to you, he's hired!
Congratulations!
-Look forward to work with you.
Why don't I show you around?
Please, thanks.
Library room's at the back.
That is Science room.
And uh
how are you able to see the future?
How far in the future?
Um it's not like that.
Satsuki sensei, you're too pushy.
But aren't you curious?
-It's not like you'd understand though.
But that incident was truly shocking.
This is where it happened.
The incident occurred in a small multipurpose room.
If I don't stop the incident
two months from now, 21 lives will be lost.
And my father will be arrested as a murder suspect.
Please help out.
-Sure.
Another thing, Tamura-san.
-Yes.
Could you see my future?
There it is!
What kind of man is my Hakuba Prince, right?
You'd be happier not knowing the future, you know?
I must never tell the future awaiting him.
If he knows the cruel future
my father would probably
not be able to stay sane.
The Otousu Elementary case happened in March 1989.
But before that, there were several
mysterious accidents and cases.
The next incident is 3 days later.
An old man named Tanaka Yoshio who lives alone
will die in a fire at home.
Mishima Akane-chan will be missing the next day.
All the cases that happened in this village
may be connected to the Otousu Elementary case.
In order to reach the true culprit
I'll have to crush every single incident.
Tanaka Yoshi-san?
-Yes.
Oh, he's a former member of the prefectural assembly.
His eyesight becomes poor after falling sick.
He's basically just staying at home now.
Is something gonna happen to him?
Three days later
He will die from a fire at his house.
Are you serious?
It was treated as an accident.
Alright, I'll head over now.
Can I go with you?
I'm worried.
Come to think of it, how come you
know so much about this village?
I mean
if you come from the future
there should be lots of incidents worldwide but how do you remember such details in this small village?
That
Well, never mind.
Let's protect this peaceful village together.
Yes.
I want to breathe.
I want to be part of humanity.
Part of humanity.
-Good afternoon.
Oh Tsubasa!
-Afternoon, Bungo-san.
Why are you with a thief?
Shin-san's not a thief.
You were mistaken.
I wasn't mistaken!
Hey thief, get the hell out of this village now!
Tsubasa
Tanaka-san, I'm heading home.
See you.
Thanks, Tsubasa.
My guest today is a thief, you say?
No, no.
Tsubasa-san was just joking.
He's my acquaintance, Tamura-san.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Tamura Shin.
You're a pretty young thief, aren't you?
So Tanaka-san, how are you feeling recently?
Any changes?
Nothing.
My son comes from Sendai
to take care of me when he's on holiday.
The villagers take turn to care for me.
The children from Otousu Elementary school
comes every day to visit.
Is that so?
Seems very lively.
Lately, the ideas for poems keep coming it's making me busy.
That's good. His hobby is creating poems.
I see.
When my eyesight became poor
I sometimes ask people to
to write them for me.
See that notebook on the table?
May I have a look?
Sure.
Thanks.
It's true there are various people coming in and out.
I never locked the entrance.
There's nothing valuable anyway.
Animal?
Is it rabbit?
Looks like it.
There's more.
That gives a bad vibe.
Tanaka-san, do you know who drew these pictures?
Picture?
-Yes.
I don't know.
I'm curious about the pictures.
Anyway, I'll increase the patrol.
Just in case, we'll come together
on the day of the fire.
Yeah.
The fire must be prevented.
If the past is changed
I should be able to stop the Otousu Elementary case.
January 13th, 1989
Nice to meet you!
As your temporary teacher
You can do it!
I'm also your homeroom teacher.
I'm Tamura Shin.
Look forward to our classes together.
You did well!
Thank you, Kato Mikio-kun.
Eh, you know my name?
Yes I do.
Actually, I remembered all of your names.
Saejima Mari.
Nomura Yuu.
Sano Suzu.
Yes!
Mishima Akane.
Kodama Naohiro.
Kudo Sayuri.
Nishiwaki Tsutomu.
Sada Etsuko.
Sato Akira.
You're amazing!
Amazing!
Amazing!
I've always dreamed of being a school teacher
So I'm very happy to see you today.
Let's work together from now.
Yes!
Alright, let's start our class.
Take out your textbooks.
I made some Japanese sweet potato yokan.
Thanks as always!
Satsuki sensei, let me do it.
Oh it's fine. I like doing it.
Thanks.
What is that?
Oh, it's a rabbit hut.
All the children take care of the rabbits.
Everyone!
Tsubasa-kun's here again.
He really likes children.
Does he come often?
He always comes to look after the children.
He's going to marry a female worker
at my father's factory soon.
A kind person. He'll be a good father.
Hey thief, get the hell out of this village now!
Alright, say cheese~
What's the rabbit's name?
Congratulations on your employment!
-Thanks.
The crab's amazing!
It's our family's specialty, Crab Ramen!
Newbie teacher, do your best!
Yes.
Alright, let's eat!
Diggin' in!
So good!
It's really delicious!
We only eat such luxurious food once in a while.
Suzu's favorite is crab so we
only eat them to reward her.
This is bliss~
Yes, it sure is.
All thanks to your father, you're able to eat this.
It's blissful right, my children?
That's true.
You should be grateful to your father.
You say that but you're always complaining
that he has smelly feet and takes forever in the toilet.
They're true anyway.
-No, they're not!
Try smell these!
Stupid! We're eating!
Mum won!
-My foot hurts!
I wanna eat crab ramen.
I wonder if he's eating properly there.
Don't talk about that person!
Have you forgotten?
You don't have a father.
Bear that in mind.
The Mum I knew has erased my father's existence.
Wherever we moved, the media would chase us.
The neighbours would harrass us.
I thought the situation couldn't be helped.
Ah! There's a big hole on your socks, Mum!
It got exposed?
I was planning to buy a new one
but I've got no money left after buying the crabs.
Oh how sad to have your smelly feet wearing torn socks~
From anime Time Bokan to
scold incompetent subordinates.
This Sukapontan!
Arahora Sasa!
Song from anime Yatterman.
One more time!
Arahora Sassa!
I won't let my family fall apart anymore.
If that incident has never happened
we'd be a normal family.
A family filled with smiles.
I will definitely change the past.
I knew the drug would be amazing.
When morning comes, how would everyone react?
I'm too excited to sleep tonight.
Ship of Theseus
January 14th, 1989
Good morning!
-Good morning!
Huh?
What happened?
Shin sensei, what are you doing?
Ah!
The rabbit's dead.
It was still so lively yesterday!
Satsuki sensei, why is it dead?
Excuse me.
There's vomit.
Did it eat something bad?
Something bad?
Something like poison.
Poison
Good morning!
Good morning!
I've got sweets again today!
I sometimes ask people to
write them for me.
Is it rabbit?
If you say so.
Did it eat something bad?
Something like poison?
Poison
Alright, here you go.
Give me some.
I've got two.
-Share it out.
Hey everyone!
You know
You shouldn't accept food from strangers.
What are you talking about, sensei?
Tsubasa-kun's our friend.
What do you mean?
The school's rabbit is dead.
Are you suspecting Tsubasa-kun?
What about the other rabbits?
-Here.
Fuck off.
You must be shocked about the rabbit.
But
-Did you kill the rabbit?
What?
You stole the paraquat from our garage, didn't you?
Sorry.
-Thief!
Tsubasa-kun said so.
He told us Shin sensei is suspicious.
Shin sensei's the culprit!
Murderer!
Murderer!
Murderer!
Stop it! Why is everyone saying that?
Suzu
Murderer! Murderer!
Stop it everyone!
Shin sensei.
-Yes?
The principal asked for you.
The police wants to talk to you
about the rabbit.
Why me?
I told him you have nothing to do with it.
As soon as you began teaching here,
the rabbit died.
There's also the suspicion of you stealing
and forcing Chinatsu-chan to swallow the paraquat.
No, the paraquat case was just a misunderstanding.
This village was quiet and peaceful.
Until you came, that is.
What's next?
What are you planning?
Who are you planning to kill next after
Chinatsu-chan and the rabbit?
I'm not planning anything.
I don't know anything about the rabbit.
Excuse me.
I don't think he's a bad person like you think.
Why are you so sure?
Do you know a person thoroughly today
when you just met him yesterday?
Well no
What's his true motive
for coming to this village?
Apparently, he comes from the future.
What?
-Nothing.
I mean, of course I don't believe it too.
I don't believe it
but all his predictions
seem to come true.
It's only possible if he
comes from the future.
How surprising.
I didn't expect you to joke
around at a time like this.
He was definitely suspecting Tsubasa-kun
for killing the rabbit.
I won't forgive Shin sensei.
But Shin-san was the one who
saved you during the blizzard.
This is a different matter.
We can't trust Shin sensei.
When Chinatsu died, he was there too.
Shin-san's not that type of person!
You know nothing.
Give me back this keychain.
I wish I hadn't given it to you!
No, don't pull!
-Both of you, stop it.
Hey, hey, stop it.
Bully. You're stupid!
Suzu, wait Suzu!
Tsubasa-kun wouldn't kill the rabbit!
Tsubasa-kun, here's the thing you asked for.
Leave it there.
You sure like it huh?
You came all the way just for some graffiti.
Yeah
I knew it's a rabbit.
That means
This picture should mean something too.
Tanaka-san, can I have this picture?
The person who drew the rabbit in the notebook
may know something about the dead rabbit.
Of course, I'm just guessing.
If so, then this picture is worrisome too.
What's that on the top?
Bamboo dragonfly?
I don't know.
I'm not sure if this picture and
the fire tomorrow is related.
Anyway, all we can do now is to stop the fire.
Alright, let's go tomorrow.
Tomorrow's Sunday.
Tanaka-san's son may be coming tomorrow
but we can't really tell him the truth.
It's not like we know the exact time of the fire too.
We'll stay till the day's over.
Let's find an excuse to stay.
Okay.
Shin-san
Kanemura-san's a bit troublesome
but just be patient.
Don't worry.
I'm okay.
What's next?
What are you planning?
Who are you planning to kill next
after Chinatsu-chan and the rabbit?
Do you know a person thoroughly today
when you just met him yesterday?
Shut up.
I can't believe she said that
even though Shin-san was her saviour.
Her little sister just died.
She must be anxious.
Try to understand
-I don't!
I hate her!
I wish she'd just die.
What are you talking about?!
Shin-san
I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
You shouldn't apologize.
Sometimes you need to be strict.
This picture.
At the village festival last year
we won the Family Staring Competition.
The prize was crabs so Suzu was in high spirits.
You've got a really good family.
Everyone's always smiling.
Being a bright family is the only quality we have.
But
As long as the kids are laughing, I've nothing else to ask for.
Even if I don't have new socks.
January 15th, 1989
Good morning, Suzu.
Sorry for making you feel bad yesterday.
But I just want to tell you something.
Your mother really cares a lot about you.
She wants you and Shingo to grow up to be wholesome and always be happy.
That's all she thinks about.
Even if her socks have holes
she wants you to grow up as a wonderful person.
That's the kind of person your mother is.
So
Suzu
I don't think I can be that person though.
My mood's bad today.
I need a distraction.
Today's the day. Today's good.
Going out? We need to discuss about the wedding
Shut up!
Sano-san told me you're pretty weak
and should see the doctor.
I don't feel particularly bad.
But I've already arranged the visit to the doctor.
Nothing wrong with a consultation for a
checkup as precaution.
Well if you insist.
Alright, there's still some work until the evening.
I'll split the firewood, okay?
Okay.
Wake up, Dad! It's lunch time.
Alright, let's eat lunch.
Have lunch.
Give me back this keychain!
You're stupid!
I hate her.
I wish she'd just die.
What are you talking about?!
The blood pressure's a bit high but there's no problem.
Someone must have setup somewhere
if it's arson.
Someone's here.
Well it's great there's nothing wrong, right Tanaka-san?
Didn't I say so?
I need the toilet.
Be careful.
-Yes.
Dad!
Be careful!
Don't worry.
-Sorry about the bag.
Avalanche?
I'm back.
Whoa!
What's wrong?
Sorry.
Hello?
Yes.
No, your daughter didn't come
but Sano-san is here.
I'll pass to him.
It's your wife.
Dear
Suzu said she was meeting Akane-chan
but she's not back yet.
I asked Akane-chan's family and she's also not back.
Suzu hasn't returned.
Akane-chan too.
Akane-chan will go missing tomorrow.
Sano-san, could this be related?
These are Suzu and Akane-chan?
Let's find them.
Hey Masashi!
-Yes?
We have to go. Beware of the fire and
don't leave the house.
Take care!
-Yes!
Folks!
Have you seen Suzu and Akane-chan?
No, didn't see them.
Nope.
Akane-chan!
Suzu!
Suzu!
Akane-chan!
Akane-chan!
Call out if you hear us!
-Suzu!
Papa's here!
Answer us!
Akane!
-Suzu!
Akane-chan!
Dammit!
Hasegawa-san?
Hasegawa-san!
Hasegawa-san, Suzu and Akane-chan are missing.
Do you know where they might be?
What are you doing here?
I'm searching for Akane-chan.
I've known her since she was this little.
I changed her diapers.
Bathed her.
Took care of her.
Are you okay?
Shin-san!
Nothing?
-Still no sign.
Where the hell did they go?
Why Suzu too?
Suzu too?
What do you mean?
Don't tell me, you knew something about this?
No
But only Akane-chan was supposed to be missing tomorrow.
The past has changed.
The past has changed?
Shin-san
The notebook you carry.
Can you show me?
I saw it when I picked it up just now.
Is the future written there?
I must never tell him his future.
I knew it.
Please show me, Shin-san.
There may be some clues.
No, I can't.
-Why not?
There's nothing to worry about for me to
know the future, right?
Show me!
Time is running out!
Please stop!
-Why can't you show me?!
Don't you trust me?!
-That's not it!
Suzu's life is at stake now!
She may be a stranger to you
but she's my precious family!
I just can't show you!
-Why not?!
Show me!
Show it to me!
What are you up to?
Are you planning something after all?
I can't trust you anymore.
Bun-chan~!
Suzu-chan
I wanted to make up with Akane-chan.
We arranged to meet at the bus station
but she never came.
So you didn't meet her right?
Akane
Akane
Don't worry.
Where did you take her?
What?
-You're her homeroom teacher.
Luring her out would be easy right?
Kanemaru-san.
-Or
Have you killed her?
I didn't do anything.
I'm going to look for her.
I want to go back.
Help!
Someone help me!
Why did you bring me here?
Get me out of here!
We've searched every corner of this village.
Dammit!
It's cold tonight. I hope she's fine.
Dear!
-Bun-chan!
How is it?
Where is he?
Shin-san's not back yet.
Akane-chan!
He seems to be genuinely
searching for Akane-chan.
Akane-chan!
Just watch.
I'm sure he's got some secret.
Akane-chan!
January 16th, 1989
Wait.
Were you looking for her all night?
But I couldn't find her.
Breakfast is ready soon, let's warm you up first.
It's okay. I'm just back to change clothes.
Akane-chan!
Where are you, Akane-chan?
Akane-chan!
Akane-chan!
-Akane-chan!
Attention all units!
A pair of female gloves were found
at the riverbed of Otousu River.
Here.
Do they belong to Akane-chan?
No, they're not hers.
I can't take it anymore!
Madam, don't worry.
We'll find her.
Shin sensei knows something right?
It was the same with Chinatsu!
Everyone said he can't be trusted!
What are you going to do, Sano-san?!
Sano-san
Could you please ask Shin sensei?
I beg you!
Please!
It is impossible to change the past?
At this rate, Akane-chan's going to be
Finally found you!
Kazuko-san
Sitting gloomily at this place.
Anyway, warm up first.
There's no point if you collapse too.
I wanted to find Akane-chan as soon as possible.
But no matter where I go, there's no sign of her.
She must be having a hard time
in this cold weather.
Come with me.
Suzu, what is it?
You'll definitely find Akane-chan right?
Yeah.
I don't think Shin-san's the kind of person
everyone's talking about.
Here.
Here?
Let's pray for Akane-chan's safe return.
Everytime there's distress, I'd come here and pray.
I guess it calms me down.
My family's faces would naturally
come to mind.
As if saying "Ah, I'm not alone!"
It made me think
"We'll overcome it no matter what happens!"
Don't talk about that person!
You don't have a father.
Bear that in mind.
No matter what happens, you say?
Well, not everyone is as strong.
My friend's father
was arrested for murder.
His family fell apart.
The parents were originally
very trustful of each other.
But the mother
told the children to forget their father.
Sorry for talking about this.
But that's just how it is.
There's a limit even for close families.
Even if they seem to trust each other
It's fragile.
If
I'm in the mother's shoes
I'd probably say the same thing.
If that's the best way to protect the children.
And I'd surely tell my husband in my heart
"This is for the best, right?"
You see
parents would do anything to protect their children.
After all, the children are bestowed on us.
They're precious.
Precious?
Yeah.
So if any of the children who are
facing trouble can be saved
"Please forget about your father"
I'd probably say that.
It's depressing but
I'm sure the father would understand.
Above all
he hopes the children
would grow up happily.
I'm sure of it.
It's an adult's mission to protect children.
I just want Suzu, Shingo and the third kid to live happily and healthily in the future.
That's amazing.
Amazing.
You'll understand when you become a parent.
My children are fools
but they're super cute.
Mum did not erase Dad from her heart.
On the contrary, she has always believed Dad in her heart.
Shin-san!
Mum!
Suzu said you might be here.
Here, Kazuko.
-Thanks.
I want to pray for Akane-chan's safe return.
Me too!
-Go ahead.
Thanks.
For caring about Suzu.
I don't think I can be that person though.
Your mother tried her best to mend this.
Because it's your precious memory.
Your mother is always thinking about you.
You are always connected to your family
no matter what happens.
Right?
It's nothing.
Sorry I hit you.
I don't care about the notebook.
I believe you.
No point suspecting an indecisive person like you.
Sano-san
That hurts.
Let's look after each other from now on.
Me too.
I hope their prayers are answered.
The stars are amazing tonight!
Look! So pretty!
It's true.
They look like jewelry box.
Pretty.
Shall we join our hands?
What?
Yeah, let's do that.
C'mon.
Everyone.
They look beautiful.
There are days when stars aren't visible at all, right?
That's true.
But that doesn't mean they've disappeared.
There are days we can't see them
but they're always shining.
We'll find Akane-chan, right?
Our prayers will be answered, don't worry.
Let's bring Akane-chan here
to see the stars again, okay?
Yes, let's come!
January 17th, 1989
If only I know the meaning of
this bamboo dragonfly.
Toku-san, morning!
Oh, it's rare to see Manager-san
delivering the papers.
Where's Tsubasa?
He's absent since yesterday,
how troublesome.
I'm searching for Akane-chan.
See you!
-Alright!
Wait!
Excuse me!
Do you know where is Hasegawa-san's house?
Anyone in there?
Hasegawa-san!
What are you doing here so early?
He's going to marry our factory's worker soon.
My name's Tamura.
Is Hasegawa-san in?
-No.
Where is he now?
-I don't know.
Sasaki Noriko.
Think I saw it somewhere
There it is.
Sasaki Noriko, suicide on Feb 18.
The cause of death is cyanide poisoning.
"KCN= potassium cyanide"
Used in plating factory.
Satsuki sensei's house is a plating factory.
That means Sasaki who works there
gave the chemical to Hasegawa-san.
So Hasegawa's the culprit?
What are you doing, sensei?
Oh Mikio, good morning.
I'm looking for Akane-chan.
What's this?
What a strange picture.
Do you know anything about this
bamboo dragonfly?
It looks familiar.
When we went to the mountain for sketching,
it's there on the hut, right?
Ah, right!
Anemometer?
That's right, it looks like an anemometer.
Anemometer?
Do you know where is it?
Shin-san, over here!
There it is!
Akane-chan! Akane-chan!
Akane-chan!
Akane-chan.
She's still breathing.
She's alive.
She's still alive.
Don't move!
Don't touch anything.
It's faster to carry her than to
request for emergency help.
Bring her to Mishima Clinic, then
call for support.
Okay.
How do you know she's here?
We got the clue from a picture.
So we came to check if our guess is correct.
Show me.
Shit. It's in the notebook.
I can't let him see the notebook.
Then let's talk at the station.
Wait, he didn't do anything wrong.
Ouch~
Tamura Shin
You're under arrest for obstruction of justice.
Kanemura-san, that's absurd.
Attention all units!
A male body was discovered at Otou Shrine.
The man is believed to be Hasegawa Tsubasa from the belongings.
Repeat. The man is believed to be Hasegawa Tsubasa from the belongings.
You're pretty gaudy huh?
Hasegawa's dead?
Then who's the real culprit?
Tsubasa's dead.
He was a fool but it got more exciting.
Two more months till the 'event.'
I can't wait.